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Plantscape
is the Pittsburgh member of the Symbiot Landscape Network,
a nationwide
consortium of the top 1% of all independent landscape contractors. Plantscape offers Pittsburgh companies with national offices outstanding
Symbiot member landscape services in the top 70 U.S. markets. Plantscape
networks with the nation's best landscape contractors and shares in
state-of-the-art training, new equipment procurement, safety and other
programs. |
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Plantscape
has been active in leadership roles in ALCA, the nation's largest
contractor organization, with 2500 members. Our employees attend
industry seminars at all levels to further our education and to sharpen
our service skills. |
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On January 1, 2005, the
Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) and the Professional
Lawn Care Association of America (PLCAA) joined forces to become the
Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). This new network of green
industry professionals is the green industry clearinghouse for
information on educational events, legislative issues, membership,
certification, and industry publications. PLANET is the international
association serving interior plantscapers, lawn care professionals,
exterior maintenance professionals, and design/build/installation
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Carole
Horowitz, our president, served as chair of ALCA's Board of Governors
for 4 years and helped develop the landscape industry's certification
program.
Don Horowitz served as chairman
of ALCA's interior landscape division, and on ALCA's Executive Committee
for several years. He also developed and was chairman of the Plants for
Clean Air Council.
Plantscape's founders Carole and Don
Horowitz |
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Prior
to becoming PLANET, ALCA launched Trailblazers... "a program to
recognize industry leaders and to share their wealth of knowledge with
other ALCA members." Among the initial group of 15 Trailblazers
were Carole and Don Horowitz..."an elite group of individuals
nominated by their peers as dedicated professionals who have made
significant and long-term contributions to the Green Industry." |
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